Air India SATS Signs MoU with Spicexpress and Total Solutions to Expand Freighter Operations at MMCH Noida Intl Airport
Air India SATS Airport Services Private Limited (AISATS) has entered into two separate Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) with Spicexpress Logistics Private Limited (Spicexpress) and Totsol Aviation Private Limited (A Total Solutions Group Company) to explore and develop freighter operations at the AISATS Multi Modal Cargo Hub (MMCH) at Noida International Airport (NIA). The agreements were signed at the ACFI World Conclave 2026 in New Delhi.
Partnerships Signed
- Spicexpress Logistics Pvt. Ltd. → Focus on livestock freighter operations.
- Plan: ~200 freighters between Sept 2026 – Aug 2027.
- Strategic advantage: proximity to livestock-producing regions (Uttar Pradesh, Haryana).
- Totsol Aviation Pvt. Ltd. (Total Solutions Group) → Exploring scheduled & non-scheduled cargo freighter operations.
- Aim: build commercially viable cargo propositions and strengthen connectivity.
AISATS Multi Modal Cargo Hub (MMCH)
- Positioned as a gateway for specialised & general cargo.
- Infrastructure highlights:
- Technology-led automation for faster, predictable cargo movement.
- Specialised facilities for livestock consignments ensuring safe, healthy storage & carriage.
- Flexibility for non-scheduled operations.
Leadership Insights
- Ramanathan Rajamani (CEO, AISATS): Hub designed for efficiency, reliability, and specialised cargo.
- Amit Chadha (Spicexpress): Dedicated freighter capacity ensures consistency and control for livestock shipments.
- Sandeep Datta (Total Solutions): Focus on viable trade lanes, cargo aggregation, and sustainable freighter connectivity.
- Christoph Schnellmann (NIA Vice Chairman): MMCH strengthens NIA’s role as a strategic cargo hub with versatile capabilities.
Strategic Impact
- Enhances North India’s cargo connectivity to global destinations.
- Establishes NIA as a leading freighter hub for livestock and general cargo.
- Expected to drive steady growth in freighter volumes over the next few years.
This move positions NIA as a specialised cargo gateway, particularly for livestock, while also scaling up general cargo operations.
